Updated GNOME 2.8.2 packages for Linux Slackware 10.1
 

As Linux Slackware does not seem to actively maintain GNOME packages anymore, I have built GNOME 2.8.2 packages for Linux Slackware 10.1. These packages are built for the 2.4.29 Linux kernel as provided with Linux Slackware 10.1. Enjoy !

http ://linuce.free.fr/slackware/10.1/gnome-2.8.2+/index.html

I use 2.6.10 kernel on "current" branch.
Are your packages just for 2.4.29 in any way, or can be used "kernel-free" way?
Do I have to uninstall previous Gnome (Slack built-in 2.6) or may I simply updatepkg?
As not everybody needs Dropline Gnome, it is very useful initiative to compile pure Gnome for Slack. Thanks for your effort.

ummm *idiot*

people dont enter that url as it sends you to *ahem* www.microsoft.com

But this url seems to be OK :
http://linuce.free.fr/slackware/10.1/gnome-2.8.2+/
Checked.

Sorry, I had to put a space somewhere in http:// the post the URL. I can't post URLs due to the anti-spam feature of the LinuxQuestion forum (it requires that the user as posted at least 5 messages). If you are redirect to Microsoft's web site, that's probably because you use a Gecko browser : these browser falls back to a Google search when something which does not look like an URL is typed in the address bar. The funny thing is to try to search "http" on Google : you will probably be surprised to see that the first result is ... the Microsoft's web site. Ok, not so funny but ... :)

These packages are built for a 2.4.29 Linux kernel and ALSA, but they could work with a 2.6.x Linux kernel and ALSA. In fact, I don't really know as I'm still using the 2.4.29 Linux kernel as provided with Linux Slackware 10.1.

Everything is explained in the README.txt file. You should follow the instructions and everything should work fine. But please, do NOT use upgradepkg as you could get an unuseable GNOME desktop. Really, believe me :)

Thanks.

heh, ok

Thanks alot for the Gnome Packages. Gnome is a PITA to package and these packages represent a huge amount of work.

As they are made for the 2.4.kernel series they avoid some of the problems with the 2.6 kernel series but do not offer the latest (and slightly unstable) features of the 2.6 kernel.

They fill a void in that they support i486 processor for those running AMD K2's and Via C3 processors.

I suspect these are close to the packages Pat would have made for Slackware if he had the time and inclination.

Works perfectly, Linuce. Thanks!

Hey thanks Linuce,

installation was a breeze, your instructions clear..

I'm liking what I see so far :)

I just did a full install of Slack 10.1, minus KDE and GNOME. Downloaded and installed this via your great instructions, and it worked absolutely perfectly.

I really hope you plan to maintain this project in coming releases. Having a pure GNOME install thats completely centered upon the stable Slack kernel/system is excellent. I like Dropline and the other projects, but in the end I just like vanilla GNOME, and the standard kernel. :)

Yes, I plan to maintain these packages as I build GNOME packages since GNOME 2.0 for myself. I just started to make them public since Slackware 10.0 :)

Linuce, I also want to thank you. I installed yours and they work great.

Hmmm... Yes. I think I'm next in line to give it a try. Gnome is a nightmare to build. I'm suprised you have the patience for it. I was planning on doing this myself once Pat drops Gnome but it looks as if I might not have to... :D Thanks!

LiNuCe, thank you. Your packages are very easy to install and work wonderfully.
Having built GNOME 2.6 from source when it was first released I know how time consuming it can be.